Breeders Bowl Turf Distaff CA G1, 3yo+ F 11F Turf Welcome to the Breeders Bowl the Sim\u2019s preeminent event for trainers, jockeys, horses and of course BTB writers as well.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I thank my supervisors from the bottom of that black spot where a heart would be for the opportunity to cover this race. Adding to the honor is the fact that The Distaff is one of the most prestigious on racings biggest stage. It is one of the original few that has been on the card since 1999. Back nearly a decade ago the first incarnation of The Turf Distaff was won by Lil Pot <\/B>who is now an open mare and just had her first foal for Olwhisper<\/I>. Time flies when you are having fun. Since Lil Pot won the first BB Distaff others who have graced the winners circle include, Road Rubbing<\/B> who ran 116 in 2000. In 2001, the great Amanda Jane<\/B> was upended by Jo Anne Christmas <\/B>who ran 114 in her score. In 2002 Deadly Con<\/B> defeated those two and Cecil Roo <\/B>amongst others on her way to a winning spf of 112.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>In 2003 Kristeene S<\/B> out finished a flying Fat Free Car <\/B>to post an eye popping, record setting 121 spf. Imagine the agony of running a 120 and losing. In 2004 the legendary Turning Japanese<\/B> demolished the field by 6 lengths, scoring in hand with a 112. In 2005 Turning Japanese became the race\u2019s first and thus far only two time winner, repeating her trick in 105. 2006 saw Cold Storage<\/B> become the race\u2019s first 2 million dollar winner as the purse was doubled in time for her 2 length victory in a 104 spf. Last year the recently retired Magical Mia<\/B> put a BB Distaff title in her scrap book capping a brilliant career with a 4 length score, the second largest in the history of The Distaff. Since the race moves each year there is no point in looking for bias as to pace and we can expect this years event to be a wide open betting event.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>I am not really as focused on figuring out who to bet on, as every horse in this race will deserve support, but rather looking for that magical storyline that might guide us to a worthy winner. Here it is, the race that every lady turf runner in the sim dreams of putting on her resume. The 2008 Breeders Bowl Turf Distaff! For a few owners and trainers this has been a nervous week as a few of the horses in this race were on the bubble to draw in. For horses like The Xmas<\/B> Spirit, Sisson\u2019s Miner, House of Ballads, Norse Princess, Derockery and Sheza Maniac<\/B> that bubble burst and this group just missed the cut for the field but still have had seasons worth taking note of.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>For the 14 who are heading to post the red carpet and paparazzi await. THE FIELD Wow it is so exciting just rubbing elbows with these trainers and riders. You can see why each is among the best in the biz. Some are loose with the jabber and horse jargon flying around, while others are focused and carry that same air of confidence in their silent stares. Even the rookies look so self assured, though it is there first trip to the big dance. I know\u2026\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Lets get to the horses in this race and with out further ado off we go. PP <\/SPAN>1<\/SPAN><\/B> DESERT ALLEY(ENG) TR <\/I><\/B>lenny25<\/I> JKY W McClendon 17\/1 This 4 year old daughter of PP 2<\/B> DAY OF TRIUMPH(AUS) TR <\/I><\/B>scootboy<\/I> H Harzheim 23\/1 The three year old daughter of ELVSTROEM (AUS) x PP 3<\/B> MON COUP(IRE) TR <\/I><\/B>lasthope1<\/I> JKY B Ball 8\/1 The 4 year old daughter of <\/A>MONTJEU (IRE) x KINGMAMBO x PP 4<\/B> FLAMMEN SEHEN(GER) Tr <\/I><\/B>reacher<\/I> P Harzheim 10\/1 Another 3 year old here, this one the daughter of <\/A>MONSUN(GER) x IN THE WINGS(GB) x SHIRLEY HEIGHTS(GB) she also started her career at sprint, but only as a precursor to being discovered as brilliant at a route. Once she was sent beyond 9f this young lady really began sowing her oats. She could not quite keep up at the Oaks in PP 5<\/SPAN><\/B> TRUE DREAM <\/B>Tr <\/SPAN>kevoman2<\/I> N The 5 year old daughter of <\/A>SADLER’S WELLS x NIJINSKY II x LYPHARD did not run at two and was not lighting the world on fire to start as a three year old. She debuted on dirt in disappointing fashion and even her first turf route did not engender confidence. Luckily one does not give up on a royal pedigree like hers too quickly and the patience was rewarded. Her three and early 4 year old campaigns are littered with listed stakes scores but despite owning this level she is still a maiden at the graded level. She has been close oh so close but still is only graded place despite some stirring runs. Her career best spf of 110 came this season but her recent form has not been good since back to back near misses in G1\u2019s this summer. If she is at her best she should hang 4-6 off the pace before trying a late rally\u2026 just under 900k in 34 starts. <\/P> PP 6<\/SPAN><\/B> CAVALIER CHANT(KY) Tr\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/I><\/B>aggots<\/I> JKY K Ledwith 23\/1 Joining the kiddie corps is the 3 year old daughter of <\/A>WAR CHANT x KINGMAMBO x CAERLEON. She is yet another whose debut was a less than stellar try on dirt. It was not until she turned three that her connection and she agreed that the lawn was her thing. All season she has been a force at the listed stakes level and broke through at the graded level back in June. She likes to stalk the leader and when her gas tank is full she can overtake them late. She has a career high spf of 101 which came in her G2 score. She ran 6th<\/SUP> last out in what hopefully will be no more than a prep for this race. She is closing in on \u00be of a million in earnings from 19 lifetime starts. It looks like she will need her best and some luck. <\/P> PP 7<\/B> WICKED WENCH(IRE) Tr <\/I><\/B>tesio<\/I> JKY D Givins 10\/1 An older gal at 5 from the bloodlines of <\/A>MONTJEU (IRE) x BLUSHING GROOM(FR) x NUREYEV who did not run at 2. She is one of the few in here that debuted on turf and with a victory. She won her first stakes in her third start and then went on a crazy roll. She won 3 Grade1 races in a row and entered the 2006 version of this race off yet another Graded score. Alas it was not be in the BB as she ran a disappointing 7th<\/SUP>. At 4 an injury robbed her of a second straight chance at this dance but it was a fantastic season anyway she recorded a lifetime best speed figure of 110 winning a G2. She repeated her victory in the yabba dabba doo handicap this season before struggling a bit. She seemed to regain her form in her last race a near miss in a G1. She has been very versatile in winning more than 2 million in 28 lifetime starts. That pace flexibility should be a big asset to D Givens. <\/P> PP 8<\/B> FINANCIAL IMPACT(JPN) TR <\/I><\/B>okiedokie<\/I> JKY B F Abman 12\/1 <\/SPAN> A three year old mare out of <\/A>DEEP IMPACT x DEPUTY MINISTER x BUCKPASSER is a bit a newcomer to the scene with only 11 lifetime starts. Of course the 700k plus she has won says that she is not new to winning big races. She did not win first out despite being placed in a turf route, but rebounded with too scores on soft grass. She began this season with three straight wins including her first stakes score but from May until July she slipped into a funk losing 3 straight to her division mates. Following a ten week break she been brilliant win a stakes and the G1 Pebbles in her last out. Her career high spf is 104 and she may need a new mark if she wants to win this one. She has gine gate to wire in most of her scores before showing she can rate from off the pace in her graded score. <\/P> PP 9<\/B>